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Connecticut Sun's 8-Year Playoff Streak Ends in Crushing Overtime Loss
19 Aug
Summary
- Connecticut Sun's 8-year playoff streak ends in 2025
- Team blows 21-point lead in 99-93 overtime loss to Indiana Fever
- Rookie-heavy roster and new European head coach struggle to adapt
The 2025 season marked the end of an era for the Connecticut Sun, as the team's 8-year streak of WNBA playoff appearances officially came to a close. On August 19th, 2025, the Sun suffered a crushing 99-93 overtime loss to the Indiana Fever, squandering a 21-point lead in the second half.
The Sun's 6-27 record this season was not entirely unexpected, as the organization knew they were facing a massive rebuild after the 2024 season. The current roster features five rookies, including two who didn't join the team until July. The team also took a risk in hiring Rachid Meziane, the first European head coach in WNBA history, who had no prior experience in the league.
Despite the team's struggles, Sun general manager Morgan Tuck emphasized that the focus is on progress, not just wins and losses. However, the Sun's inability to maintain leads and close out games has been a recurring issue, with several fourth-quarter meltdowns throughout the season.
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As the Sun look ahead to the 2026 season, they will have a more experienced roster, but it will still be overwhelmingly young. The franchise must now decide whether Meziane is the right coach to lead their rebuild moving forward.
